Hot spots and development trends of digital intelligent design technology research on batik products
Batik,a time-honored Chinese dyeing technique steeped in profound historical and cultural significance,has been handed down through countless generations,standing as a testament to the wisdom and masterful craftsmanship of our ancestors.Its essence lies in the artful utilization of techniques such as"covering"or"folding"to precisely control which parts of the fabric are dyed,thus creating captivating"blanks"that form intricate and alluring patterns.This unique approach has not only been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage but has also sparked widespread interest and application in diverse product design fields due to its unparalleled artistic and aesthetic appeal.Modem designers incorporate batik motifs by extracting them and seamlessly integrating them as integral components in their works,thus marrying traditional values with contemporary design aesthetics.However,with the rapid advancements in technologies like artificial intelligence,design methodologies are evolving at a breakneck pace,ushering in the emergence of digital-intelligence design.This paradigm shift transcends the traditional boundaries of digital or computational design,integrating human and non-human intelligence into a multifaceted,interactive,and bidirectional thinking process that fosters innovation and creativity.The integration of digital-intelligence technology with batik product design holds immense potential,promising to be revolutionized in the way it is approached,becoming more efficient,innovative,and responsive to the evolving needs of modern consumers.However,the complexity of the academic research landscape has posed challenges in providing robust theoretical support to the industry,which has been hampered in harnessing the full potential of digital-intelligence technology for batik product design due to the scarcity of comprehensive research.Currently,batik is scarcely studied comprehensively,with most studies narrowly focused on specific batik types and exploring topics such as cultural industry development,historical inheritance,and preservation.This gap in research underscores the need for batik and its potential applications in the digital era to be understood more holistically and thoroughly.To address this gap,a comprehensive overview of the current research hotspots and future trends in digital-intelligence technology for batik product design is necessitated.To address the scarcity of research and lack of comprehensive,systematic approaches in digital-intelligence design for batik products,this comprehensive study employs bibliometric analysis as its foundational methodology,and selectively utilizes the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)and the Web of Science(WOS)databases encompassing both Chinese and English sources as the statistical backbone.Each paper undergoes rigorous individual screening,with its title,abstract,keywords,and core viewpoints being considered,while non-academic contents such as introductions,book reviews,news articles,and papers unrelated to digital-intelligence design for batik products are excluded.This screening process effectively diminishes the number of ineffective factors,thus enhancing the precision of the research data and enabling a focused approach on the most pertinent research priorities.Ultimately,a total of 220 Chinese and 208 English documents are identified and compiled.By utilizing these findings,VOSviewer software is leveraged to conduct a thorough systematic review,emphasizing the evolution trends and co-occurrence clustering of keywords.This analysis is conducted to provide insights into the evolution of key technologies,identify current research hotspots,and forecast potential future development trends.The design methodology itself is thoroughly examined,with a scrutinization of four pivotal dimensions that are critical to its success:the precise extraction and meaningful representation of cultural symbols,the generation and reasoning of rule-driven designs,the simulation of batik textures and fabric dyeing processes,and the transfer of pattern styles.Within each of these dimensions,close attention is paid to the current status and evolving trends of critical technologies.The study pinpoints the gaps in existing research,highlighting areas that demand further exploration and advancement.The research endeavors to establish theoretical frameworks and technological breakthroughs that constitute a robust foundation for propelling future scholarly inquiries.The ultimate ambition is to kindle research interest in the intersection of modem digital-intelligence technology and intangible cultural heritage.By bridging the divide between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary technology,the study seeks to spark innovative approaches to safeguarding and transmitting our rich traditional culture,so as to ensure its vibrancy and relevance in the modern world.The potential opportunities for the future of digital-intelligence design in batik are primarily resided in three key areas:the precise extraction and enriched semantic representation of batik cultural symbols,the enhancement of technical precision and realism in batik pattern textures,and the facilitation of user personalization and interactive design.However,we are also faced with challenges such as the impact of limited annotated data on model performance,the significant computational requirements for simulating realistic lighting effects,and the cognitive gaps between users and professional designers.Navigating these opportunities and overcoming these challenges will require that researchers conduct more rigorous and in-depth studies.